Richard Durden

Midsomer Murders: A Talent for Life 2003 3.9 ★ 100 mins TV Shows Rated: URBeneath the picturesque facade of the English village of Midsomer lie some very dark secrets that call for the singular talents of the thoughtful, witty and methodical Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby (John Nettles). In this installment, feisty pensioner Isobel Hewitt is accused of assault by a fellow fly-fisher. When Barnaby and his young partner, Troy, investigate the allegations, they discover that all is not well on the Midsomer riverbanks.

Midsomer Murders: A Talent for Life 2003 3.9 ★ 100 mins TelevisionBeneath the picturesque facade of the English village of Midsomer lie some very dark secrets that call for the singular talents of the thoughtful, witty and methodical Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby (John Nettles). In this installment, feisty pensioner Isobel Hewitt is accused of assault by a fellow fly-fisher. When Barnaby and his young partner, Troy, investigate the allegations, they discover that all is not well on the Midsomer riverbanks.

Masterpiece Mystery!: Poirot: Taken at the Flood 2006 3.8 ★ 95 mins TelevisionWhen young widow Rosaleen Cloade (Eva Birthistle) inherits her second husband's family fortune, a group of his relatives will do anything to make sure she doesn't keep it -- including digging up dirt from her past. Rumor has it that Rosaleen's first husband is still alive, a condition that would invalidate her second marriage and block her inheritance. When more deaths occur, Poirot (David Suchet) is called in to investigate.

Masterpiece Mystery!: Poirot: Taken at the Flood 2006 3.8 ★ 95 mins TV Shows Rated: PGWhen young widow Rosaleen Cloade (Eva Birthistle) inherits her second husband's family fortune, a group of his relatives will do anything to make sure she doesn't keep it -- including digging up dirt from her past. Rumor has it that Rosaleen's first husband is still alive, a condition that would invalidate her second marriage and block her inheritance. When more deaths occur, Poirot (David Suchet) is called in to investigate.

From Paris with Love 2010 3.8 ★ 93 mins Action & Adventure Rated: RWhile working at the American embassy in Paris, low-level intelligence agent James Reece gets pulled into action and espionage above his pay grade when he's ordered to assist an eccentric, trigger-happy senior agent on a shadowy assignment.

From Paris with Love 2010 3.8 ★ 93 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R RT:37%While working at the American embassy in Paris, low-level intelligence agent James Reece gets embroiled in espionage when he's pulled into a terrorist plot by high-ranking American operative Charlie Wax, who's trying to stop it.

The Awakening 2011 3.7 ★ 106 mins Horror Rated: Runtil 01-Jan-2025In post-World War I England, a boarding school haunted by a boy's ghost calls on Florence Cathcart, who disproves hoaxes for a living. But Cathcart senses something truly strange about the school, leading her to question her belief in the rational.

The Awakening 2011 3.6 ★ 106 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:71%In post-World War I England, a boarding school haunted by a boy's ghost calls on Florence Cathcart, who disproves hoaxes for a living. But Cathcart senses something truly strange about the school, leading her to question her belief in the rational.

Agora 2009 3.5 ★ 126 mins Drama Rated: RAs Christianity gains steam in Roman Egypt toward the end of the fourth century A.D., a young slave weighs his desire for freedom against his growing love for his mistress, an atheist and professor of philosophy.

Fingersmith 2005 3.5 ★ 180 mins Drama Rated: NRDark deeds and intrigue abound when petty thief Sue helps a con man defraud wealthy Maud of her inheritance. But Sue's plans are thwarted when she falls in love with Maud. The tale twists as the young women realize their passion for each other.

Trial & Retribution 1997 3.5 ★ TV Showsuntil 01-Jan-2025Crime story and police procedural folded in one, this series tracks murder cases as they wend from inquiry to trial, with detectives Michael Walker and Pat North leading the chase and split-screen shots vivifying the complex pursuit of justice.

Agora 2009 3.4 ★ 126 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:51%As Christianity gains steam in Roman Egypt toward the end of the fourth century A.D., a young slave weighs his desire for freedom against his growing love for his mistress, an atheist and professor of philosophy.

Noble House 1988 3.3 ★ 376 mins TV Shows Rated: NRWith his bitter rivals angling to execute a hostile takeover of the British-Asia trading company he heads, Ian "Tai-Pan" Dunross (Pierce Brosnan) dives headfirst into a dangerous world of deception, espionage and murder to survive. Set amid the high-stakes boardrooms of Hong Kong business, this entertaining miniseries is based on the writings of novelist James Clavell, the mind behind the landmark Shogun series.

Noble House 1988 3.3 ★ 376 mins Action & Adventure Rated: NRWith his bitter rivals angling to execute a hostile takeover of the British-Asia trading company he heads, Ian "Tai-Pan" Dunross (Pierce Brosnan) dives headfirst into a dangerous world of deception, espionage and murder to survive. Set amid the high-stakes boardrooms of Hong Kong business, this entertaining miniseries is based on the writings of novelist James Clavell, the mind behind the landmark Shogun series.

The Innocent 1993 3.2 ★ 119 mins Dramas Rated: Runtil 01-Jan-2025This Cold War tale of intrigue stars Campbell Scott as telecommunications engineer Leonard Markham, who has just been assigned to Berlin, Germany, to work with veteran spy Bob Glass (Anthony Hopkins) -- an obsessively paranoid man. Bob cautions Leonard to trust no one, not even the alluring Maria (Isabella Rossellini), with whom he has quickly and deeply grown enamored. Leonard, however, is certain Maria's intentions are pure ... but are they?

The Innocent 1993 3.2 ★ 119 mins Drama Rated: RThis Cold War tale of intrigue stars Campbell Scott as telecommunications engineer Leonard Markham, who has just been assigned to Berlin, Germany, to work with veteran spy Bob Glass (Anthony Hopkins) -- an obsessively paranoid man. Bob cautions Leonard to trust no one, not even the alluring Maria (Isabella Rossellini), with whom he has quickly and deeply grown enamored. Leonard, however, is certain Maria's intentions are pure ... but are they?

Scars of Dracula 1970 3.1 ★ 95 mins Horror Rated: RChristopher Lee returns to his most famous role in this classic chiller from director Roy Ward Baker. When his brother inexplicably vanishes, Simon Carlson (Dennis Waterman) and his girlfriend, Sarah Framsen (Jenny Hanley), set off to find him, following a trail that leads to the undead count's creepy castle -- where he takes a shine to the toothsome Sarah. Patrick Troughton, Christopher Matthews and Michael Gwynn also star.

Scars of Dracula 1970 3.1 ★ 95 mins Horror Movies Rated: RChristopher Lee returns to his most famous role in this classic chiller from director Roy Ward Baker. When his brother inexplicably vanishes, Simon Carlson (Dennis Waterman) and his girlfriend, Sarah Framsen (Jenny Hanley), set off to find him, following a trail that leads to the undead count's creepy castle -- where he takes a shine to the toothsome Sarah. Patrick Troughton, Christopher Matthews and Michael Gwynn also star.

Pumpkinhead 4: Blood Feud 2007 3.0 ★ 95 mins Horror Rated: RFeuding families, star-crossed lovers, a craggy old witch and a resurrected demon: This installment of the horror series has it all in a story that finds the Hatfield and McCoy families at war over a romance between two of their youngest members. When one of the McCoys decides to end the feud for good, he enlists the aid of witch Haggis to resurrect the evil spirit Pumpkinhead to slaughter the rival clan. Horror stalwart Lance Henriksen stars.

Pumpkinhead 4: Blood Feud 2007 3.0 ★ 95 mins Horror Movies Rated: RFeuding families, star-crossed lovers, a craggy old witch and a resurrected demon: This installment of the horror series has it all in a story that finds the Hatfield and McCoy families at war over a romance between two of their youngest members. When one of the McCoys decides to end the feud for good, he enlists the aid of witch Haggis to resurrect the evil spirit Pumpkinhead to slaughter the rival clan. Horror stalwart Lance Henriksen stars.

Not Only but Always 2004 2.7 ★ 100 mins Dramas Rated: NRThis touching made-for-television drama profiles the true-life friendship between Peter Cook (Rhys Ifans) and Dudley Moore (Aidan McArdle), who met as undergraduates in 1960 and became international stars as half of the four-man comedy sketch show "Beyond the Fringe." Ifans (who's made a career out of playing memorable character roles in films such as Notting Hill and The Replacements) earned a BAFTA award for his performance.

Not Only but Always 2004 2.7 ★ 100 mins Drama Rated: NRThis touching made-for-television drama profiles the true-life friendship between Peter Cook (Rhys Ifans) and Dudley Moore (Aidan McArdle), who met as undergraduates in 1960 and became international stars as half of the four-man comedy sketch show "Beyond the Fringe." Ifans (who's made a career out of playing memorable character roles in films such as Notting Hill and The Replacements) earned a BAFTA award for his performance.

Noble House 1988 376 mins TV ShowsWith his bitter rivals angling to execute a hostile takeover of the British-Asia trading company he heads, Ian "Tai-Pan" Dunross (Pierce Brosnan) dives headfirst into a dangerous world of deception, espionage and murder to survive. Set amid the high-stakes boardrooms of Hong Kong business, this entertaining miniseries is based on the writings of novelist James Clavell, the mind behind the landmark Shogun series.

Fingersmith 2005 180 mins TV Shows Rated: NRDark deeds and intrigue abound when petty thief Sue helps a con man defraud wealthy Maud of her inheritance. But Sue's plans are thwarted when she falls in love with Maud. The tale twists as the young women realize their passion for each other.